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Singapore watchdog orders 45 businesses to apologise over fake reviews
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Singapore's Competition and Consumer Commission has taken action against a fake review provider and 45 businesses that fabricated online reviews. The affected businesses, along with the provider, have been required to issue public apologies, with several saying they regret their conduct. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of manipulated reviews, alongside unrelated tech coverage including a 35-GPU benchmark review of Gears of War: E-Day.
Why now: Singapore's consumer watchdog just announced enforcement action against a fake review scheme involving 45 businesses.
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Evidence
- Gears of War: E-Day Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested · TechPowerUp
- Amazon’s Carrie is a cyberbullying nightmare · The Verge
- Businesses apologise after consumer watchdog uncovers fake review operation: 'We regret our conduct' · AsiaOne
- 45 businesses, 1 fake review provider required to issue public apology · CNA
- Competition watchdog acts against fake review provider, 45 businesses for fabricating online reviews · The Straits Times
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